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The Gut Check: Why the Government is Getting Sued Over FODMAP Labels

The Gut Check: Why the Government is Getting Sued Over FODMAP Labels

By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Policy Regulation

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Key points

  • The Ninth Circuit partially revived a lawsuit against the FDA and USDA regarding restrictive 'Low FODMAP' labeling regulations.
  • Plaintiffs argue that current federal rules violate the First Amendment by preventing companies from sharing truthful, science-backed digestive health information.
  • A victory for plaintiffs could trigger a massive influx of 'Low FODMAP' certified products in the multi-billion dollar digestive health market.

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